TripAdvisor Reviews
“Author's
Tour”
Reviewed by Erin M on September 25, 2014
My husband and I have done several ghost tour in many different
cities this was the best one we've been on. Johlene "Spooky"
Riley was an amazing tour guide. She was very engaging and
knowledgeable about the history in Gettysburg. I highly recommend
this tour.
“Black
Cat Candle Light Ghost Tour”
Reviewed by Gary F on August 29, 2014
Your was awesome. Spooky is a great story teller and knows her
gettysburg history. My kids and I loved it, looking forward to going
back and doing a hunt next trip.
“"Spooky"-
Author ghost tour”
Reviewed by ConcernedCitizenn on August 24, 2014
This was our first ghost tour in Gettysburg and it did not
disappoint. "Spooky" was funny, knowledgable and
entertaining. We will return!
“Informative
and Entertaining!”
Reviewed by Maria S on August 20, 2014
My reluctant boyfriend and I went on the authors tour with
'Spooky". She was dressed in period costume and was something to
behold. I recognized her from earlier in the day when we stopped by
to confirm our reservations. We chatted briefly then, not knowing
exactly who she was. We started the tour and was an amazing
storyteller. She drew her audience in with amazing tales of some dark
tragic stories of Gettysburg. She also shared first hand accounts of
her experiences as a hunter of the paranormal in the area. She used
humor to lighten the mood when finishing stories that might have left
her audience a little struck with the horror of a war so long ago
fought. At one point she encouraged us to walk about and take some
pictures. I took this opportunity to ask her about an experience I
had earlier in the day at the old orphanage. She was most
accommodating and never allowed me to feel embarrassed. She was
willing to validate what had happened and thanked me for sharing.
This is an experience I will never forget.
“Authors
tour/black cat tour”
Reviewed by Iserakas on August 16, 2014
It was great. Wonderful balance of intriguing history, crowd
participation and perfect amount of "spook". Awesome family
fun. We had a amazing tour guide (spooky) she knew her facts and kept
everything interesting. We will be back.
“Best
I've experienced!!”
Reviewed by Erin B on August 8, 2014
My husband and I took the author's tour with Spooky. It was the
best ghost tour I've been on in Gettysburg. Spooky was interesting,
fun, and involved the audience. She told history of sites, her own
paranormal experiences, and other experiences that visitors have had.
It was a great blend of history along with the ghost stories. She was
a great story teller and made you think you were living it. Highly
recommend this tour!! :)
“Author's
Black Cat Tour”
Reviewed by navysandman on July 30, 2014
We did the 8 pm tour with Spooky on 7/29. She provided a tour
filled with stories supported by historical facts along with personal
experiences, all wrapped in drama. Her story-telling was greatly
enhanced by the way she could paint a clear historical picture in the
mind of her listener. Her stories were well suited for all in
attendance, not being too mature nor too juvenile and she made
everyone feel welcomed and appreciated. It was well worth our time to
attend.
““Author's
Black Cat Tour” 7/25/14”
Reviewed by Jay B on July 27, 2014
We went on the 8pm Author's tour with Spooky. The tour was
excellent, she provided an excellent combination of theater and fact.
She was more then wiling to answer question and provide historical
inferences to everyone of the sights that we visited and delivered it
in a theatrical way that made it very interesting and engaging for
the group. The tour length was excellent and we were given the chance
to explore the areas that we visited including getting the chance to
return to them later that evening. We went back to the creek bed and
found some interesting things in our pictures. All in all this was an
excellent experience delivered by an excellent presenter and we will
be returning for some of their other tours in the very near future.
“Author's
Black Cat Tour”
Reviewed by Tina R on July 23, 2014
We went on the Author's Black Cat Tour with Johlene "Spooky"
Riley on July 22, 2014. It was a walking tour that took place within
a few blocks. Spooky was very knowledgable about the history of the
area, and really cheerful and witty despite the oppressive heat of
the evening. The tour was creepy even though no ghosts were sighted
on this particular evening. A few of us did have temporary camera
malfunctions at the creek bed, which was very eerie since we had been
forewarned this may happen. I was very pleased to find the price was
so reasonable. Even if you don't believe in ghosts the tour would
still be interesting; Spooky provided details we did not hear from
other guides, and the length of the tour was perfect for those with a
casual interest in the paranormal. Most importantly to me, Spooky was
very straightforward; there was no stretching of the truth. I came
away believing that when Spooky sees something, there was something
to be seen.
“Looking
for a great, REAL, ghost hunt...?”
Reviewed by Michael D on July 11, 2014
We have taken two ghost tours this year with Gettysburg Ghost
Tours. They offer one of the best investigative hunts I have ever
seen. I took my daughter and her boyfriend in March and then my
father in May for a father's day gift. We were not disappointed in
the least. "Spooky" Riley and her crew of investigators,
run a very informative and thrilling hunt. We did their extreme
hunt,which runs $55.00 per person, where you get to use all of the
professional equipment. I know we were all impressed with the amount
of evidence we captured. The great thing is when they are done
reviewing all the evidence, they make a DVD ith everything captured
and send it out to you. You also get a group picture. There are a few
different ghost walks in Gettysburg, all of which are very good as
well, but if you want to experience the real deal with Spooky, go see
them at Gettysburg Ghost Tours. You will not be sorry....you might be
scared though. :)
“Authors
haunted coach tour”
Reviewed by CarrieGarf on July 8, 2014
Spooky did a great job, not sure but when I took a picture from
the covered bridge it appears I have an image of just legs with no
upper half of a person standing on the side of the water. Plus when
you look at the water you can see the reflection of the trees but not
the legs. My friend sent it to spooky for her and the other
investigators to examine. Next time I come I want to do the extreme
ghost hunt!!!!! Sceptic or not , it's fun to go on one of these
tours.
“If
you're a skeptic, you won't be after the extreme tour”
Reviewed by ddenisoff on July 3, 2014
My fiancé and I did the Extreme tour of the Hoffman house with
Spooky and Patrick. They were great and the tour was excellent. I'm
not sure I'm a complete believer yet, but there were a number of
things I can't explain that we saw, heard or felt. If nothing else,
it was eerie and had me looking over my shoulder the whole time.
“AMAZING
!”
Reviewed by pcaborn on July 2, 2014
I was excited about doing the intense ghost hunt until we pulled
up to the house. THAT is when the nerves kicked in... Spooky and Sean
were AMAZING! made us feel comfortable with using the equipment, and
asking questions. I shocked myself with how comfortable I was with
the ghost hunt. If you are in Gettysburg I would absolutely make sure
you don't miss this! WELL WORTH the couple hours! DEFINITELY plan to
go back and do more tours with spooky's team!
“GREAT
value for an awesome experience!”
Reviewed by Bella_desiree on July 2, 2014
Our tour guide was "Spooky" and we were so glad to have
her as our guide. Spooky was is an awesome story-teller and
personality. She was funny and engaging, it's incredible this tour
was only $10 as I would of paid $20 to get the kind of performance
and guide that we received. Spooky is also a paranormal investigator.
The tour has something for everyone and is family friendly. I truly
recommend getting Spooky if you have the opportunity! It can be hard
choosing a ghost tour place in Gettysburg as there are so many but
look no further than this one. It is was well worth our while.
“cant
get any better”
Reviewed by MarylandSabredog on June 25, 2014
The Black Cat Author's tour with Johlene 'Spooky" Riley, is
highly recommended!!! Whether or not you are a believer or not, it is
a really fun time, she makes it so fun, the stories just come to
life, well worth the money, I would do the tour over and over
again,,,,,we went the other night and my granddaughter loved it, I
don't know who had more fun, her or me!!!.....
“Top
of the pack, Professional, Always a great experience”
Reviewed by thegrendels on June 18, 2014
Spooky and her staff are tops in their field. They make your visit
to Gettysburg better. I have tired others, but this is the best. They
accommodate your needs, offer levels of hunts and tours. Try a Family
Friendly Ghost Hunt you will be a hero to your kids. They will have a
great time and have a once in a lifetime experience.
“"Spooky"
was highly entertaining.”
Reviewed by Pliska on June 1, 2014 via
mobile
This was my second ghost tour in Gettysburg and it was light years
ahead of the other tour I took. Spooky is energetic and exhibits her
passion for the paranormal.
“Tour
with Spooky”
Reviewed by Greg S on May 26, 2014
My wife and I did the authors tour with Spooky our first night in
town. It was obvious from the outset that this is truly a lady who
has a genuine passion for what she does. As someone who does ghost
tours myself I am familiar with all facets of this business, and I am
fully aware that the difference between a good tour and a bad tour
all lies with the tour guide. It was a real joy to have the
opportunity to listen to a master story teller like Spooky weave her
spell over her guests. It is little wonder she is so highly respected
among her peers. Great job Spooky, thoroughly enjoyable !
“Awesome.”
Reviewed by Cabrill on May 24, 2014
We did the author's tour with Spooky. She was an excellent guide.
Got the audience involved. We've been on many ghost tours around the
country and this was by far the best we've ever been on. I bought her
book and got her to autograph it at the end of the tour. Spooky loves
what she does and it shows. Others just do it for the money, but she
really gets you going into the tour.
“So
much fun!!”
Reviewed by ktaylork on May 5, 2014
The stories Spooky told were captivating without being too
horrific. The kids in our group had a great time and as an adult, so
did I. Spooky is a great actress and orator. She is friendly and
inviting and knowledgeable too. This was such a great time for all of
us. We will do another tour next time in Gettysburg.
“Spooky
Rocks!”
Reviewed by Fen_10 on April 19, 2014
We’ve never been on a ghost tour, but our 12 year-old really
wanted to go on a recent trip with a stopover in Gettysburg. A little
research on TripAdvisor helped me decide on Gettysburg Ghost Tours. I
saw so much written about Spooky the guide that we went with her
author’s tour and were not disappointed! Spooky was spectacular!
She is a great storyteller and gave wonderful historical accounts
through her commitment to outdoor theater. We had about 25 people on
our tour and had no problem hearing Spooky whatsoever - she was able
to engage our entire group! The hour flew by and our daughter had a
memorable experience – as did we! The tour didn’t yield any
ghosts, but we got plenty of interesting orbs on our photographs and
our daughter’s itouch had some seriously weird battery issues at
two different points – going from 75% battery to 20% instantly by
the creek and then back up to 75% a few minutes later…back down to
20% low battery warning by the cemetery and back to 75% at the end of
the tour – she took screen shots and loved every minute of it!
“One
of the best!!”
Reviewed by Kamsak89 on April 18, 2014
Spooky was absolutely fantastic!!!! She is one of the best
storytellers I have ever seen. My husband and I took my 14 year old
niece and she loved it. Spooky is extremely accurate with the history
that she provides along with her ghost stories. I have a MA in
history and I enjoyed every minute of her fun personality. Awesome
experience!!